Law
Arrests made in Wellington over synthetic drugs
Super-strong synthetic drugs made by "idiot dealers and manufacturers" were responsible for the spike in deaths linked to the substances, an emergency doctor says. Video, Audio
No charges after chopper shot
Police know who fired the shots but no-one's been charged after Whirinaki Forest Park helicopter shooting. The owner of Central helicopters Phil Janssen wants some progress in the investigation.
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Peters case 'can be described as heavy handed'
Winston Peters' legal bid to obtain journalists' emails and phone records is not unheard of but is heavy handed, a law professor says. Audio
Hobbit law change "won’t damage film industry"
Actors' representatives say they want to see the government move swiftly to re-write the so-called 'Hobbit Law', and that the film industry will not suffer as a result. The law, which was introduced… Audio
Why won't Peters talk details on legal action?
Winston Peters has refused to comment on his legal moves over the leak of his pension overpayments, saying it's sub judice. He has served papers on four National MPs, their staff, a senior public… Audio
Toddler's death: Crown seeks to discredit defence witness
The crown has sought to discredit the evidence of a defence witness in the murder trial of Shayal Upashna Sami.
Motorbike accident should never have happened, family says
Aaron Jones was rounding a corner when he fell off his bike, sending it flying over a fence. It struck Bruce Honore in the back of the head, killing the 68-year-old and injuring his wife. Audio
Kidnap case: Teen describes breaking down in cell
A teenager has described feeling cold, helpless and scared when he was locked in a police cell by a senior officer without being charged.
Babies in Parliament the ‘beginning of some changes’
Grandad Mallard, aka Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard, cradles fellow MPs' babies as he tells John Campbell he wants Parliament to lead by example and be a more supportive workplace for working… Video, Audio
No prison for Wickliffe despite drink driving conviction
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe won't be recalled to prison despite reportedly being convicted for drink driving.
Missing the leak in leaky homes
A couple who sold a leaky home has won a Court of Appeal case. A building inspection was done on the house but failed to find the weather-tightness issue. We talk to Roger Levie, chief exective of the… Audio
Not guilty verdict in pawn shop murder trial
A man has been found not guilty of a double murder by a High Court jury on the grounds of insanity.
'End of the road' for Teina Pora's fight for justice
Teina Pora's support team since 2009 has included lawyers Jonathan Krebs and Ingrid Squires and former policeman, turned private investigator, Tim McKinnel. Video, Audio
Texas massacre spurs new legislation to track criminals
New legislation will be introduced in the United States to ensure all criminal records are entered into a national database following Sunday's massacre at a Texan church. Video, Audio
Calls for investigation into health watchdog
A consumer watchdog is calling for an independent inquiry into resthome care, including its staffing, funding and complaints processes. Audio
Amnesty urged for thousands of NZ owners of semi-automatics
A professor of peace studies in Dunedin wants a weapon amnesty for the owners of military-style semi-automatic guns. New figures show 13,000 of these weapons are registered to owners in New Zealand… Audio
More than 13,000 semi-automatic guns in NZ
In the wake of the Texas church massacre, RNZ news has been given official figures showing there are more than 13 thousand military-style semi-automatic weapons in this country. Gun users say they're… Audio
Shots fired on helicopter but police take no action
The owner of a helicopter that was shot at while dropping hunters into a Taupo forest says he's frustrated the police have taken no action taken against the perpetrators. Audio
Lawyers make closing arguments in Tarapata double murder trial
A man on trial for murdering two men in 2014 says he was doing God's work, but the Crown argues he killed them in an angry rage. Audio
Mother reported son to police for underage sex
Inspector Hurimoana Dennis and Sergeant Vaughan Perry have denied charges of kidnapping a teenager in what they've described as a mock arrest. Video, Audio
